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Lakshadweep has recently received approval from DGCA to operate India's first commercial seaplane service.
On April 30, 2026, researchers at Shenzhen University, China, unveiled the world's first zero-carbon-emission direct coal fuel cell (ZC-DCFC) to generate electricity directly from coal without traditional thermal combustion.
India is now ranked sixth globally in terms of its ultra-rich population.
The UAE has recently announced its decision to withdraw from OPEC.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has launched the 'E-Shram Saathi' mobile application to digitally connect workers to employment opportunities and government welfare schemes.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted their first 'salvo launch' of the 'Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range' (NASM-SR). This test was conducted off the coast of Odisha from a naval helicopter, and it marks a significant upgrade to India's indigenous missile capabilities.
India and Sri Lanka successfully conducted the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise 'IN-SLN DIVEX 2026' in Colombo from April 21 to April 28. The Indian Navy participated in this exercise, with its special vessel INS 'Nireekshak' and Sri Lankan Navy divers.
The Maharashtra state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved the ambitious 'Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026'. This policy aims to attract investments of over ₹10,000 crore and create approximately 1.5 lakh employment opportunities by 2031.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT, through CERT-In, organized the SAMVAAD 2026 national cyber security conference in Goa from April 27 to April 29, 2026, to strengthen India's cyber audit ecosystem.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket was recently launched in Hyderabad.
Union Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the 10th National Summit on Good and Exemplary Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems in Chandigarh from April 30 to May 1, 2026.
On April 28, 2026, Bangladesh began loading uranium fuel into Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, officially becoming the 33rd country in the world to generate electricity using nuclear energy.
Ayushman Bharat Day is celebrated every year on April 30. This day is celebrated to commemorate the success of India's major healthcare initiative – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). This scheme was launched in 2018 and has completely transformed access to affordable healthcare for millions of Indians. Under this, cashless coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year is available.